Gates for the event, which features 30 riders, including some local talent, will open at 5 p.m. with the bullride set to begin at 7 p.m., Fyock said. The top six will go into the finals.

Cottonwood's D.J. Ellis, Jay Foscalina and Keith Roquemore, the latter of which has twice won the National Bull Riding Championship New Year's Eve event held at the Tehama District Fairgrounds, will be among the competitors.

A.J. Hamre of Chico and Jordan Spears of Redding will also be throwing their hats in the ring.

Six competitors have signed up for the saddle bronc riding, including Red Bluff's Pierce McClelland who finished first at the 2012 event, Fyock said.

Other locals include Cole Green and Roy Owens of Red Bluff and Jason Haigh of Cottonwood.

There will be an FFA Calf Scramble in which teams of one boy and one girl from local FFA chapters have to catch a steer and lead it to their designated location.

The event will also take time to honor local military veterans and is asking those who have served their country and been awarded a medal of valor such as the purple heart to contact Fyock at 529-9443.

Tickets can be purchased at the Gelding Sale office prior to the event or at the door.

Cost is $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door for general admission, $30 for arena seating and $75 for VIP.

--- Staff Writer Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115, or at jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com Follow Julie on Twitter @DN_Zeeb Corrected by the DNTweet